Product Updates

Over the next few weeks, YuJa Verity will receive several new updates, including more customized settings to prevent cheating attempts, improved analysis tools, faster review of flagged events, expanded third-party integrations, and more.

1. Detect Spoken “Keywords” to Flag Potential Misconduct

   Admins and instructors can add keywords that automatically trigger a flagged event when they are detected in the test-taker’s audio. These keywords are customizable in the institution-wide settings or individual assessment proctoring settings. For example, you can set keywords such as “Hey Siri” or “What’s the answer?” to flag and review potential misconduct.

   

2. Enhance Security with Signature Verification for Test-Takers

   Signature verification requires test-takers to draw or upload a photo of their signature, which instructors can review afterward to confirm if it matches the signature on their ID Card.

   

3. Export Reports for Offline Viewing

   Admins and instructors can now export their Institution, Course, and Assessment reports in JSON, CSV, or XLSX format for offline viewing.

   

4. Transcribe Audio from Proctored Sessions

   Instructors can now generate and download a transcript of a test-taker’s recorded audio from any proctored session. Transcripts make it easy to locate relevant moments, scan for key phrases, and verify what was said.

   

5. Disable Apple Handoff to Prevent Content Sharing

   Instructors can now require test-takers to turn off Apple Handoff on their Mac, iPhone, or iPad before an exam. By requiring test-takers to turn off Handoff, you will reduce cross-device sharing of app activity and help maintain a secure testing environment.

   

6. Resolve Flagged Proctoring Events as Non-Issues

   Verity now includes a “Resolve” action for flagged events to address false positives and keep proctored assessment records fair and reliable. With this option, instructors can review the recording, document any notes they wish, and mark the event as resolved if the behavior is acceptable.

   

7. Atomic Assessments Now Available as a Third-Party Assessment Tool

   Adding to the growing list of supported third-party assessment tools, Verity is now integrated with Atomic Assessments, providing institutions with even more comprehensive proctoring options across diverse academic disciplines.

   

Over the next few weeks, YuJa Verity will receive several new updates, including comprehensive application monitoring and control capabilities for lockdown assessments, expanded third-party assessment integrations, automated identity verification flagging, a more streamlined setup process for managed Chromebooks, and more.

1. Comprehensive Application Monitoring and Control for Lockdown Assessments

   YuJa Verity will now provide complete visibility and control over applications during lockdown assessments through a redesigned approach that offers flexible security options:

   • Default Application Blocking: All applications are blocked by default, eliminating the need for manual configuration

     

   • Detailed Activity Logging: View comprehensive logs of all applications opened, closed, or running during sessions

     

   • Specific Application Identification: See exact names of blocked programs instead of generic “blocked application” messages

     

   • Flexible Management Options: Choose between comprehensive blocking, selective allowlists, or detailed monitoring based on institutional needs

     

2. Expanded Third-Party Assessment Integration Support

   YuJa Verity will significantly expand its third-party assessment capabilities, adding support for multiple new platforms to provide institutions with comprehensive proctoring options across diverse academic disciplines. All integrations support both Extension and Lockdown proctoring methods, maintaining consistent security protocols while streamlining the testing workflow for both instructors and test-takers:

   

   • VHL: Language learning assessments

   • ZyBooks: Programming and computer science coursework

   • WWNorton – Educational content and assessments across multiple subject areas

   • Labyrinth eLab: Specialized laboratory and technical training assessments

   • Macmillan Achieve: Comprehensive academic content and testing solutions

   • WeBWorK: Mathematics and STEM problem sets with automated grading

   • Wiley: Textbook-integrated assessments and course materials

   • MyOpenMath: Open-source mathematics assessment platform

   • uCertify: Professional certification and skills-based testing

3. Automated Flagging for ID and Face Verification Mismatches

   AI-powered identity verification will now automatically create flags when there’s a mismatch between a test-taker’s face and their submitted ID document. The system will handle different verification scenarios intelligently, creating flags when switching from AI to manual verification in bypass mode or when mismatches are detected during automated processing.

   

4. Website Access Controls Will Now Apply to Mobile Assessments

   Website access restrictions will now function consistently across all YuJa Verity platforms, including the Mobile Lockdown App. Mobile test-takers will be automatically redirected when attempting to navigate to non-approved URLs, maintaining the same level of security whether they take assessments on desktop or mobile devices.

   

5. Proctor Group Options Now Reflect Institution-Level Availability

   The Live Session Setup will now automatically disable the “Proctoring Group” option for institutions that don’t have access to YuJa proctors, and guide instructors toward available proctoring options to ensure they can only select services active for their institutional setup.

   

6. Enhanced Setup Guidance Through In-App Visualizer Notifications

   Administrators and instructors using Canvas, D2L, and Moodle will receive banner notifications within the Verity LTI app when the theme or plugin isn’t installed. This will help ensure a seamless student experience by directing users to install the appropriate components, even before all integrations are fully configured.

   

7. Explore a Marketplace of Platform Additions to Enhance Your Experience

   When it comes to maximizing your institution’s educational technology capabilities, there’s a wide range of YuJa products available to complement your proctoring platform. The Marketplace will provide a one-stop destination to discover other YuJa solutions like YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform, YuJa Engage Student Response System, the Lumna Video Platform, and more, that work alongside YuJa Verity to meet your institution’s needs. When something catches your eye, contact your dedicated Customer Success Manager to learn more and get everything set up.

   

8. Ability to Select Calculator Type During Assessment Setup

   Instructors will now be able to choose between standard and scientific calculators when configuring assessments, providing greater flexibility to match calculator functionality with test requirements.

   

9. Streamlined Chromebook Setup for Managed Guest Sessions

   Administrators will be able to enable a new setting that automatically handles incognito requirements for managed Chromebooks where test-takers don’t have access to these controls. This eliminates setup barriers for institutions using managed devices while maintaining full security functionality for web traffic monitoring and tab restrictions.

   

10. Quarterly NPS Survey Will Collect Administrator Feedback

    Administrators will receive a quarterly Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey to gather feedback on platform satisfaction and administrative experience. This will help improve YuJa Verity based on direct administrator input.

    

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be updating all YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update will include enhanced mobile lockdown capabilities for computer-based assessments, streamlined student payment processing through Stripe integration, improved focus monitoring with advanced head gesture detection, and more.

1. Ability to Restrict Mobile Phone Use During Computer-Based Lockdown Quizzes

   Students taking computer-based assessments can now be required to lock down their mobile phones through a new configuration option in Verity settings (Mobile Lockdown SKU required). When enabled, students scan a QR code during setup that launches the Verity Mobile app and guides them through the phone lockdown process, preventing access to unauthorized resources or communication during proctored exams.

   

2. Option to Bill Student Directly Using Industry-Leader Stripe Global Payment Processor

   Institutions can now charge students directly for proctored assessments through integrated Stripe payment processing, with customizable pricing for Live, Check-In, and Automated proctoring methods. Students complete secure payments before accessing their assessments, with saved payment methods for future use, while instructors can preview assessments without payment requirements.

   

3. Enhanced Head Gesture Detection for Improved Focus Monitoring

   The platform will now track facial direction and gaze to better identify when students look away from their proctored exams. This will provide more granular monitoring by tracking where students are looking, not just face position.

   

4. Enhanced Video Review with AI Detection Overlay

   With this release, instructors will be able to view visual overlays on video recordings that highlight AI-detected faces and objects during assessment review. This will make it easier to quickly spot and verify flagged incidents without having to watch entire recordings.

   

5. Improved ID Verification for Vertical Format Cards

   A new toggle option will allow test-takers to rotate the ID verification interface for vertical format identification cards for portrait-oriented IDs.

   

6. Live and Live Check-in Credit Management and Tracking Added

   Administrators will now be able to monitor credit allocations for Live Proctoring and Live Check-in sessions directly within the institution information page in the LTI app, with real-time visibility into limits and remaining balance.

   

7. Permitted Website List Will be Shown in the Recording Toolbar

   Test-takers will be able to easily access approved websites they can visit during proctored assessments through a new Resources button in the recording toolbar. The feature displays all allowlisted URLs in a dropdown menu, allowing students to navigate directly to permitted sites without confusion about what resources are available.

   

8. Allow Only Specific Applications During Lockdown Assessments

   Administrators can now create an allowlist of approved applications for lockdown assessments, automatically blocking all other programs on the student’s device.

   

9. Mobile Quiz Access Through Canvas Student App

   Students using the Canvas mobile app will now be automatically directed to Verity Mobile App assessments through the same streamlined navigation used in web browsers, providing consistent access whether students launch Canvas from their mobile app or desktop browser.

10. Mobile App Access for Extension Quizzes

    Instructors can now optionally enable the Verity Mobile App for extension-based quizzes through a new configuration setting, addressing student requests to take assessments on mobile devices. Previously, mobile app access was only available when selecting the Lockdown Browser option, but this enhancement provides flexibility for institutions wanting to offer mobile testing across different proctoring methods.

    

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Verity Testing Proctoring Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update introduces a comprehensive standalone portal with full authentication support, expanded ChromeOS compatibility for lockdown assessments, enhanced administrative controls for proctoring method deployment, improved accessibility features including institution-wide accommodations management and flexible registration options, and more.

1. Expanded Chromebook Support Now Includes Lockdown Assessments

   YuJa Verity now extends its ChromeOS compatibility to include secure lockdown assessments through a specialized extension that provides desktop-level security features. Building on existing Chromebook support for extension assessments, ChromeOS users can now access the full range of proctoring options through managed guest sessions while maintaining institutional security requirements.

   

2. Full Authentication Support for Verity Platform Designed for Non-LMS Scenarios

   YuJa Verity now offers a comprehensive standalone Platform that operates independently of LMS systems, providing test-takers and administrators with complete access through both manual credentials and SAML Single Sign-On integration. This enhancement includes full user management capabilities with email verification, password reset functionality, institute selection, and configurable SSO settings, enabling institutions to deploy Verity as a complete testing solution beyond traditional LMS integrations while maintaining familiar authentication workflows.

   

3. New Proctoring Scope Controls by Course, Course Prefix and Sub-Account

   Administrators can now limit the availability of proctoring methods — Live Check-In, Automated, and Live Proctoring — by course prefix or by sub-account through new scope settings in Institution Settings. This gives institutions control over which courses can access proctoring methods, helping ensure the feature is deployed appropriately while automatically handling existing assessments.

   

4. New Ability to Create Institution-Wide Accommodations List

   Administrators can now create a pre-defined list of test-takers with accommodations that automatically applies to all assessments institution-wide, eliminating the need to manually configure exemptions for each individual assessment while ensuring consistent support for test-takers with special testing needs.

   

5. New Monthly Admin Usage Reports to Show the Most Impactful Statistics

   Administrators will now receive visually engaging, HTML-formatted monthly emails that provide intelligent analysis of YuJa Verity use across their institution. These reports automatically identify the most impactful statistics, creating compelling narratives, intuitive graphs, and focused bullet points that highlight meaningful trends.

   

6. Ability to Attach “Scrap Page” and Test Notes in the Lockdown App Using the Webcam

   Test-takers taking lockdown assessments can now photograph and submit handwritten notes through their webcam, which gives instructors more visibility into the problem-solving process.

   

7. Automatic Detection of Incomplete Video Uploads

   With this update, YuJa Verity automatically detects and flags incidents when test-takers close browsers or applications before video uploads complete, providing instructors with clear visibility into potential assessment integrity issues. Instructors can now identify incomplete recordings and distinguish between legitimate technical issues and intentional early exits with granular flagging that tracks individual upload streams separately.

   

8. Detailed Event Duration Information for Better Assessment Analysis

   The Verity results page now displays the duration of flagged events alongside their occurrence times, providing instructors with more detailed information about potential integrity issues.

   

9. Support for Student Exemptions in Mobile Lockdown

   YuJa Verity’s Mobile Lockdown app now supports student exemptions, allowing test-takers with accommodations to be accommodated while still using the secure testing environment. Those with exemptions can take assessments without proctoring configurations or setup requirements, helping ensure accessibility compliance.

10. Lockdown App No Longer Requires Test-Taker Admin Privileges

    Test-takers no longer need administrator privileges to use YuJa Verity Lockdown when IT departments install the MSI version system-wide. This eliminates permission prompts and access barriers during secure testing while maintaining full security restrictions, making lockdown assessments accessible to all students regardless of their system permissions.

11. Late Registration for Live Proctoring Enabled

    Test-takers can now register for live proctoring events after the session has already begun, which accommodates students who have technical difficulties or other delays.

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Verity Testing Proctoring Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This release provides improved administrative capabilities, enhanced student experience during exams, and more powerful tools for live proctoring sessions.  

1. Native D2L Extension Available for YuJa Verity Direct LMS Integration

   Building on extensions with Canvas and Moodle, we’ve expanded our LMS integration capabilities with a new offering built using the D2L Extension framework. Now, rather than hitting a roadblock when they attempt to access a password-protected assessment without the required browser extension, test-takers will be guided through YuJa Verity setup and then be directed to their quiz.

   

2. Enhanced Quiz Configuration Display for Quick Restriction Verification

   YuJa Verity’s Quiz Configuration Summary and Verity Results pages now display additional configuration options beyond top-level settings, such as specific detection parameters for video recordings or allowed websites for web traffic monitoring, giving instructors visibility into their proctoring settings. This update makes it easier to verify all enabled restrictions and troubleshoot potential issues.

   

3. Support for Moodle Course Copying Simplifies Course Setup

   Proctoring settings now transfer seamlessly when copying or importing courses and assessments in Moodle. This capability ensures all proctoring settings transfer automatically to the new assessment, streamlining course setup and maintaining consistent security protocols.

4. New “Raise Hand” Feature Alerts Instructors in Live Proctoring Module

   Test-takers can now raise their hand during live proctored assessments. Proctors receive sound notifications when hands are raised and can view all raised hands in a dedicated list, with options to lower individual hands or all hands at once.

   

5. New Group Communication Tools for Live Proctors

   Live proctors can now communicate with all test-takers simultaneously through a new “Everyone” tab in the Chat panel. This feature enables announcements, time warnings, and general instructions to make live proctoring more efficient and responsive for both instructors and test-takers.

   

6. New Node-Based Administration Controls for Improved Access Management in Shared LMS Environments

   Administrators can now view institutional reporting, course reporting, and settings filtered by organizational nodes. This update improves access management in shared LMS environments while providing separation of administrative responsibilities.

   

7. Resource Links in Quizzes Are Automatically Whitelisted

   Links added to question content are now automatically added to the whitelist when using the “Disable New Tabs” or “Close Open Tabs” options in D2L and Canvas Classic Quizzes. This update helps ensure test-takers can access instructor-provided resources without interruption while maintaining assessment security.

   

8. Moodle Category and D2L Organizational Unit Support for Sub-Account Visibility and Control

   YuJa Verity now provides organizational hierarchy support to Moodle and D2L learning management systems, complementing the existing functionality in other LMS platforms. Administrators can sync category structures from these platforms using the Scope Settings management tool for consistent sub-account visibility and control.

   

9. Enhanced Student Accommodation Controls for Streamlining the Exemption Management Process

   Instructors can now add detailed accommodation notes to individual test-takers directly from the redesigned Accommodations tab. This updated interface streamlines the exemption management process while providing space for instructors to document specific student needs or approved modifications.

   

10. New Institutional Roster Management With Advanced Search Capabilities

    YuJa Verity now has an institutional roster system. Administrators can create, modify, and manage user accounts from a centralized dashboard, with advanced search capabilities and downloadable roster reports.